How to pronounce carboxylate
Say it like kar-BOK-sih-layt. Carboxylate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOK).
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- kar
- BOK
- sih
- layt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Carboxylate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- laytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of carboxylate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kah-BOK-sih-layt.
What does carboxylate mean?
- Any salt or ester of a carboxylic acid.
- To form a carboxyl group by introduction of carbon dioxide
- To react with a carboxylic acid
Where does carboxylate come from?
From carboxylic acid + -ate.
Questions about saying carboxylate
How do you pronounce carboxylate?
Say kar-BOK-sih-layt. The American pronunciation is /kɑrˈbɑksɪleɪt/. In British English it is /kɑːˈbɒksɪleɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in carboxylate?
Carboxylate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOK). Broken into parts: kar · BOK · sih · layt.
Is carboxylate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kɑːˈbɒksɪleɪt/ (kah-BOK-sih-layt).